The Jump Around

WSUM

The Jump Around talks to people in and around UW-Madison athletics to get a behind-the-scenes look of the Badgers programs.

22 Episodes

Recapping the Spring with Nick Osen
5/8/2025
43:56
Joey Bonadonna and Krissy Birdsall sit down with Badger247 beat writer and WSUM alum Nick Osen to hear his story as a student at UW-Madison and the latest happenings in Wisconsin football and men’s basketball.
Saying Goodbye to the Greatest Sports Mind at WSUM, David Giardino
5/7/2025
59:06
David Giardino talks with Vince Hesprich about a rich UW career that has ranged from managing the women's basketball team, to calling March Madness games, to even designing the Jump Around intro tune!
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Sending Off (by far) the Best Play-By-Play Broadcaster at WSUM: Anthony Winker
5/5/2025
58:50
Anthony Winker sits down with Vince Hesprich to recap the most memorable of his 140(!) games behind the mic for WSUM. Also, a few Bucky anecdotes and a ranking of the best stadiums on campus.
The Fantastic WSUM Career of Krissy Birdsall
5/5/2025
56:19
WSUM Legend Krissy Birdsall chats with Vince Hesprich about the fantastic experiences that have made up her terrific college career.
Matt Lepay's Perfectly Imperfect Path to Wisconsin Athletics
4/11/2025
1:09:27
Matt Lepay talks with Vince Hesprich about a magical season of Wisconsin basketball before recapping both the highs and lows of his four decades in broadcasting. Also, a conversation about some of the craziest games Lepay called with the Brewers and a reflection on the importance of connection within a difficult play-by-play industry.
Breaking down Bracketology with T3
3/11/2025
55:29
Joey Bonadonna and Krissy Birdsall sit down with T3 Bracketology to get an in-depth look into this year’s NCAA March Madness bracket. Joey, Krissy and T3 break down the Badgers seed line, Bubble Watches, Bid Stealers and all things March Madness!
WSUM Exit Interview with the ageless Noah Clark
2/5/2025
57:22
Longtime member of WSUM Noah Clark discusses his eight(!) years at WSUM and his fruitful career across the Wisconsin sports landscape.
WSUM Exit Interview With the Graduated Tomer Ronen
12/18/2024
56:44
Graduating WSUMer Tomer Ronen sits down with Vince Hesprich for a recap of his college experience. Segments include Tomer's personal record as a broadcaster, his impressive journalistic exploits and a trivial 14-question exit interview about his time at UW Madison.
The Unique Careers and Talents of Badgers PA Announcer Mike Mahnke
10/21/2024
49:55
Badgers football and men's basketball public address announcer Mike Mahnke discusses a career that has ranged from Desert Storm to Camp Randall. Mahnke also pulls back the curtain on his announcing strategies and reads some silly lines prepared by the WSUM Sports team!
Talking Badger Women's Hockey with Kelly Gorbatenko
10/13/2024
36:13
Women's hockey season is in full swing! Kelly Gorbatenko joins Anthony Winker to discuss a bunch of topics, including her hockey background, being coached by Mark Johnson, the chance to play an outdoor game close to home and more.

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22 Episodes

Recapping the Spring with Nick Osen

Saying Goodbye to the Greatest Sports Mind at WSUM, David Giardino

Sending Off (by far) the Best Play-By-Play Broadcaster at WSUM: Anthony Winker

The Fantastic WSUM Career of Krissy Birdsall

Matt Lepay's Perfectly Imperfect Path to Wisconsin Athletics

Breaking down Bracketology with T3

WSUM Exit Interview with the ageless Noah Clark

WSUM Exit Interview With the Graduated Tomer Ronen

The Unique Careers and Talents of Badgers PA Announcer Mike Mahnke

Talking Badger Women's Hockey with Kelly Gorbatenko